111424, Thursday

Daily Vitals: Weight: 223.5, GMI: 7.0 Steps (previous day) 8,047

Journal Entry

I'm remembering that when I have had bad cold in the past I've actually had mild repercussions for days afterwards. I have a significant runny nose and cough now that seem pretty persistent. Cathy has a sore throat and other symptoms of a child but no cough or runny nose for now. So we're going through some difficulties right now. We both think our trip to Florida this Sunday will be fine but could be better. We'll see. Cathy didn't want to do a walk yesterday so I went to the Orem fitness center and got my steps in. I'll probably do that again today.

I went to Chick-Fil-A in Orem and got breakfast and brought it home. Lunch is still up in the air so we'll see how that goes. Canceling tomorrow's temple appointment. So quiet time, recovery time for now.

Come Follow Me 

Ether 3:4 And I know, O Lord, that thou hast all power, and can do whatsoever thou wilt for the benefit of man; therefore touch these stones, O Lord, with thy finger, and prepare them that they may shine forth in darkness; and they shall shine forth unto us in the vessels which we have prepared, that we may have light while we shall cross the sea.

5 Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the understanding of men.

"The Lord made it clear that ultimately the Jaredites could not make it to the promised land without Him. They were not in control, and the only way they could make it across the great deep was to put their trust in Him. These experiences and tutoring from the Lord seemed to deepen the brother of Jared’s faith and strengthen his trust in the Lord.

Notice how his prayers changed from questions and concerns to expressions of faith and trust:

“I know, O Lord, that thou hast all power, and can do whatsoever thou wilt for the benefit of man; …

“Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the understanding of men.”

Elder L. Todd Budge Of the Seventy, October 2019